Watch Analyst, GS-11
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $59,987 to $93,470
Closing Date: July 3, 2012
This position monitors potential and emerging natural disasters. Responsibilities include being on-call in an emergency, monitoring worldwide disasters, preparing content for the daily situational awareness report, and collecting information from news sources. One year of experience at or above the GS-9 level, knowledge of analytical techniques, computer mapping skills, and an understanding of the National Response Framework is required.
Lead Wildland Firefighter, GS-06
National Park Service
Saint Joe, Arizona
Salary: $34,798
Closing Date: July 6, 2012
This position directs and participates in fire line construction, monitors fire behavior, drives a wildland fire engine, leads helicopter fire suppression efforts, assures necessary equipment is available for firefighting, and trains crew members. Education and experience at or above the GS-5 level and National Wildfire Coordinating Group incident management qualifications are required.
County Executive, Emergency Services
Travis County, Texas
Austin, Texas
Salary: $117,037 to $152,148
Closing Date: July 27, 2012
This position develops county emergency services policies, interprets them for county officials and the public, and oversees the $24.8 million annual budget. A bachelor’s degree in business management or public administration and eight years of experience with emergency services programs are required.
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position teaches graduate and undergraduate Emergency Management courses, as well as disaster and emergency preparedness courses in the new Master of Public Health program. A PhD in emergency managemen tor related degree (Sociology, Community and Regional Planning, Geography, etc) and the ability to teach one or more of the disaster phases are required. Effective teaching skills, recent publications, and the ability to obtain external funding are preferred.
Project Tsunami Seismologist/Engineer
URS Corporation
Los Angeles, California
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position develops models of tsunamis generated by earthquakes or landslides. Responsibilities include calculating tsunami wave propagation, developing scenario risk assessments, and describing the impact of tsunamis on city buildings. A master’s degree in geophysics or hydraulic engineering with a specialization in tsunami modeling is required.
Emergency Management Program Director
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position oversees the university’s Environmental Health and Safety division, the Emergency Preparedness division, and the Risk Management division. Responsibilities include educating staff about personal preparedness and occupational safety; managing the ongoing development of emergency, business continuity, and business recovery plans; serving as chair of the Emergency Preparedness Advisory and Infectious Diseases Committees; and administering the campus emergency notification system. A bachelor’s degree, one year of experience managing emergency preparedness programs, and supervisory experience are required.